Comedians Janine Brito (who made us keel over in a fit of laughter at our July event) and Emily Heller, are bringing back the funny for Girl Talk 2—everybody’s second favorite mash-up artist. Just kidding! It’s a follow-up to Girl Talk, their totally successful comedy show that happened back in March. They’re bringing together SF-based […]

BOMB and Guernica Magazine are collaborating for a talk that is both free and open to the public. Come celebrate indie magazines by mingling with the writers and artists that contribute to them! Where: The Make-out Room, 3225 22nd Street, San Francisco, CA When: Tonight! 6-9 pm

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